One good thing about this virtual reality game is that nobody needs prior knowledge about the anime/manga to enjoy. The introduction brings gamers up to speed. I wanted a first-person perspective of being eaten! There are some scary moments put into getting picked up by one! Unfortunately, this experience doesn’t get that visceral because that would require a personal computer system to render all the graphic detail.
In the world known as Paradis Island, these bipedal giants have been systematically attacking a walled city and when most of them are hunting Eldians (humans) to consume, the question of why gets answered. Anyone who has read the manga will find all the answers. As for those who haven’t, various editions exist (I recommend the colossal collection; it’s one of seven volumes). These books will explain what motivates them to invade humanoid habitats.
When Attack on Titan: The Last Attack is getting a worldwide theatrical release early in 2025, perhaps now is best to get acquainted! This film will bring closure to the series, and as for the video game, the timing could not be any better! Even though some janky game play animations exist, I got used to them after taking some anti-nausea pills.
At the time of writing, the first four chapters of this game’s tale are available. The goal is to fight through many waves of giants. This current release feels limited until developers create more narrative-focused chapters.
Thankfully, the learning curve in how to fight isn’t too hard. The game immediately enlists players in the resistance. If I could name my character, I’d call him Spider-Man because the mechanics aren’t too different. Zip lining from rooftop to rooftop is relatively straightforward. Even after the half hour mark, I had to take off the virtual reality goggles.
Once you finish the tutorial mode, slinging around is fun. The only problem is that if you deviate from the story, there’ll be nagging reminders to return. This game is not like Shadow of the Colossus, where I’m climbing up a massive statue. Instead, it’s using an assisted super leap to get to where I can reach the said target area. That’s when fighting at break-neck (pardoning the pun, because that’s one of the Titan’s weak points) speeds can be hard.
Version 1.0 has enough open world content to make exploration possible, and it took a while to customise the controls to my satisfaction. Players will complete the initial chapters within a week. I like this game because there’s the feeling of being like David going up against all these Goliaths out there. But until more options exist to destroy the titans, it’s not a game I’d regularly play. I will keep playing when new material becomes available.
3½ Stars out of 5
Pros:
- Intuitive controls
- Players can feel like Spider-Man when zip-lining around the city
Cons:
- Frame rate animation issues
- Cut scenes are not all that exciting
Multiplayer is currently limited to 2 players.
Attack on Titan VR Videogame Trailer
